The Moods of Florence

<p>We, at Acacia, are honorary members of the Foodie Club.&nbsp;There are those who once traveled 1334 kilometers to taste the typical recipe of the island of Chilo&egrave;.&nbsp;There is one of us who makes 5 km every morning for a "sfoglia" of Gaetano pastry shop.</p><p>Some may interrupt an engagement if the partner becomes unaffected. We are crazy? No, we are food lovers and food travelers, the hidden restaurants are our temples and local products our long-life elixir.</p><p>If you have even had a little of our passion for Italian food, you will not want to miss the opportunity to know where we go shopping, drinking and eating out in and around Florence.</p>

Discover the Moving to Florence mood in Florence

Discover the Family mood in Florence

<p>Slow tourism</p>

Discover the In Tuscany mood in Florence

<p class="p1"><span class="s1">We won&rsquo;t tell you Florence is the capital of the Renaissance, you already know.&nbsp;<br />We won&rsquo;t try to sell you small reproductions of the David and Botticelli&rsquo;s portraits: we will give you the chance to go beneath the surface. Our task will be to make you experience the world of art hatching a plot through the centuries and which still blooms in Tuscany. Street art speaks with timeless classics, Strozzi Palace shows contemporary works, the Museum of the nineteen hundreds fully tells us the last century, Opera del Duomo proposes a timeless yet suggestive experience.</span></p><p class="p1"><span class="s1">We will make you discover architecture and design, with tours with expert guides, making you stay in apartments with character, inside that open-air museum that is the historical center of Florence.<br />Art lovers and design addicted are among the most beloved visitors of ours: we share the passion for the personas that built Florence, the hidden museums, and the churches. We can not mention Uffizi and the Galleria dell'Accademia. We will play our aces up our sleeves by making you skip the long lines and find a guided tour in your preferred language.<br />Art, Stendhal would say, can make you faint. Did you know Florence is the city where this syndrome mostly occurs?&nbsp;</span><span class="s1">But we invite you to experience and enjoy art.&nbsp;<br />Let us build your journey to discovery together.</span></p>

<p>The world immediately becomes more accessible when you are into a well-deserved retirement. </p><p> And Florence is the perfect destination of choice with its world-renown art galleries, fine Tuscan cuisine, numerous artisan districts and countless cultural events for experiencing ‘the art of living well … Italian style’! </p><p>We’ll place ourselves at your disposal as you explore this inspiring renaissance city. Acacia will be there to welcome you at the Florence airport or train station, transfer you to your fully-equipped apartment, show you how everything functions, answer whatever questions you may have and provide you with phone numbers of Acacia’s English-speaking <i>concierge services</i> available to you 24/7. </p><p><span>We ask ourselves: </span><i>How would I like to have a beloved member of my family hosted when on a trip abroad? </i><span>With this same affection, we’re eager to organize your visit here in Florence with all the details taken care of seamlessly to make it easy and effortless for you - as you deserve!</span></p>

<p>Is it possible to travel on business without being overwhelmed with work obligations? Yes, it is! </p><p> Staying in an apartment with ultrafast internet and a printer/copier/fax is the way to do it - either on your own or dividing the apartment with a colleague, each with his/her own private room and bath. An apartment in the city center provides an easy flow between work and play. </p><p> Everyone has the option to slip away for a few hours to the gym or make dinner reservations at a local restaurant. In this way the city soothes you after a hectic day of deadlines and meetings.<i><em>The best ideas come to us when we stop looking for them.</em></i></p><p><span>In Florence everything is nearby - and inspiration galvanizes you when walking its streets filled with such unsurpassed beauty. It would be a shame not to enjoy it a little when here on a business trip. </span></p>

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<p>Get in the Christmas Mood with us.</p>

Discover the 6 Underground mood in Florence

<p>They say an expert shopper arrives with a suitcase &hellip; and an empty suitcase inside it. Classic &lsquo;made in Italy&rsquo; fashion and fine wines - all are easily accessible in Florence. World-renown fashion boutiques such as Gucci, Cavalli, Ferragamo and Prada are found in Via Tornabuoni and in Via Roma.</p> <p>Affordable fashion outlet shopping centers such as The Mall are easily reached with a special bus each hour from Florence&rsquo;s central train station. Leather goods ateliers of San Lorenzo, gold shops on Ponte Vecchio, providers of rich essences and perfumes such as Santa Maria Novella, artisan studios and antique dealers of Oltrarno, innumerable local shopping streets everywhere you look &hellip; Florence offers the latest Fashion Trends nestled in a breathtaking historic city.</p> <p>Don&rsquo;t hesitate to ask for our help and suggestions to find exactly what you&rsquo;re looking for.</p>

<p>An expectation of being surrounded with &lsquo;the best the world has to offer&rsquo; - and never settling for less - guides every detail of your perfectly 'to the moon and back' holiday.</p> <p>This means nothing less than high-speed train connections in first class or a fascinating hot air balloon for exploring Italy and a well-designed apartment in the city center within the shadows of the renaissance monuments of Florence. Or perhaps an exclusive private villa sheltered among the lush green Tuscan countryside or near the shores of the Mediterranean? Sheer elegance manifests itself each time an option is identified that truly speaks to you.</p> <p>Follow our suggestions for realizing your vacation in the finest style and leave it to us to organize all the details. A table in a private dining room of an exclusive restaurant, evening access to the Galleria dell&rsquo;Accademia with Michelangelo&rsquo;s David all to yourself without the crowds, the address of the latest trendy private bar hidden away on a quiet side street -</p> <p>HAPPINESS IS A MATTER OF SUPERLATIVES.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>

<p class="p1"><span class="s1">The quest for harmony is a continuous, nonstop movement.</span><span class="s2"><br /></span><span class="s1">Going on a trip means</span> <span class="s1">a smooth</span><span class="s2">, </span><span class="s1">healthy dance, as well as an opportunity for growth, discovery and confrontation.</span><span class="s2"><br /></span><span class="s1">Staying in an apartment is the most effective way to experience the local lifestyle, find authentic inspiration, cook freshly bought products from the local market and have the comfort and privacy allowing time and quality for ourselves.</span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s2"><br /></span><span class="s1">Acacia's&nbsp; crew is at your disposal to suggest vegetarian or vegan restaurants, yoga centers and the city attractions that can enhance your wellbeing.</span></p>

<p>Let us organize a one-of-a-kind vacation for travelers who are fearless to experience new emotions! Your base: an apartment as unique as you are and right in the pulsing center of Florence with a guidebook overflowing with suggestions on how to live like a local and meet similar ‘kindred spirits’. </p><p> Of course you’ll have high speed WIFI at your disposal for making plans on the go and for sharing the details of your Italian adventures with friends back home. </p><p> You’ll want to get around town by unconventional means, and nothing is out of question: horse, bicycle, tuk-tuk, Vespa motorbike or a Fiat 500.</p><p>CHALLENGE US TO KEEP UP WITH YOUR IMAGINATION!</p><p><span>We like your spirit of adventure! S</span><span>hare your photos on our Instagram contest - take us with you!</span><br></p>